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Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
PARIS GREEN IN FIGS.

An old Man Accused ofTrying to Poi- son a Woman With Whom His Son Was Infatuated.
 LEWISTON, Me-, May 8.-An attempt made | day or two ago to poison Mrs. Merrill, wife of Dr. Morrill,. who recently received life sentence for malpractice, has created de- cided sensation here. She is about 24 years of age and employed as @ weaver in woollen
 mill. During her husbands trial last Janu- ary she was constantly at his side, and her apparent devotion to him was much com
 mented upon. After he went to State prison an intimacy sprang up between her and
 Henry Stimson, druggists clerk, who was
 one of the witnesses in the murder trial.
 Stimson is 30 years of age, is completely in-
 fatuated with her, the doctors wife, and has
 been 8 constant caller upon her. Their in
 timaey was objected to by Stimson's parents
 and sisters on account of Mrs. Morrill's pe- culiar position and the netoriety she had gained during her husbands trial On We'd nesday evening an aged man called upon Mrs. Morrill, with note and small package containing three figs. He refused to give his name but she suspected that it was Stimson's father. The note said:
 Dear Ella-I cannot come tonight as have stranger here with me. I send you these. Eat them at nine o'clock and remember what you are thinking about and tell me when we meet nave also three which will eat and tell you what thlnk of. Show this to one. H.
 The note was apparently in young Stim- sons handwriting, and when nine o'clock came Ella prepared to partake of the figs, but breaking one open she found it filled with a green powder which proved to be Paris green. Suspecting the person who brought them to be Stimsons father, and knowing of the family displeasure at the sons intimacy with herself, she believed it was plot to poison her and at once notified the police. City Marshal Guptil investigated the case and arrested John R. Stimson, father of Henry, whom Mrs. Merrill and Mrs. Ham, the boarding house mistress, swear to be the person who brought the figs.
 Mir. Stimson is a decrepit man of seventy eight years, bent over and gray. He is rem dered more feeble by recent paralytic shock, from the effects of which he still suffers. When brought into court he wept and denied all knowledge of the affair. Attorney Brew ster of Topsham, his nephew, and T. .L.Noble of this city appeared for him and waived ex- animation and he was placed under $1 800 bonds to appear at the September term of court. Henry, his son, is much agitated and does not seem to know what to say. Mrs. Morrill, believes it was plot of the family to get rid of her on account of Henry's intima- ey. The old man says that the whole affair is plot on Mrs. Morrill's part to get him and his wife into State prison so that she can have her own way with Henry. Public opinion is divided. Many believe that the old man really carried poisoned figs to the house, but that he is not morally accountable for his actions. Others believe that Mrs. to attract public attention to herself and win Henry'S sympathy,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
SHOT THROUGH THE HEAD.
A Playful Struggle Ends 1n Young
 Lady's Death.


 LEXINGTON, May S.-A terrible tragedy took place this morning near Spring Station on the farm of Captain James Blackburn, ex- Secretary of State and brother of Senator J. 0. S. Blackburn. Miss Henrietta Blackburn, accompanied by her cousin Henrietta Hemp stead, young lady of nineteen, went out to shoot at a mark with small rife. They were joined by Samuel Blackburn, brother of Miss Henrietta Blackburn, and friendly contention was begun as to who should shoot at the mark first. The three engaged in 8 playful struggle for the possession of the rife and in this struggle the weapon was dis charged, the ball piercing the head of Miss Henrietta Hampstead. The unfortunate young lady gave slight screecn and dropped dead on the grass It was with the utmost difficulty that Miss Blackburn and Miss Hempstead's mother could be restored from the terrible shock.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
LIVED HUT TWO HOURS.

John Vhalen of Branford Meets
 With Sad Fate-TramPled Under
 Foot by His Team-He Dies Soon
 After.
 John Whalen, of Branford, met with an accident on East street Saturday afternoon which resulted in his death two hours after it's occurrence. He had driven to New Ha- ven spirited span of horses. After leaving a stable near the corner of East street and Grand avenue the horses ran away, Some men near started to help the driver, who had had lost all control of his team, but before they could reach him he was dashed into the gutter and under the horses feet. The horses and heavily loaded wagon passed over him and when picked up Dr. Luby was sent for, who, after an examination, ordered the unfortunate man to the hospital, where he died two hours later. Mr. Whalen was well known citizen of Branford and was quite wealthy. His remains were taken home Saturday evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
FOR RENT,

Shss& STORE and Tenements in the house corner 7::sI of Orchard and Henry streets. Store, with barn, $20; first floor above store S12; second floor above the store $10. The store and tenements are in firstclass order Or will sell the property at a bargain, on easy terms, at price that will pay for investment.
 Also a lot on Charles street will be sold low.
 MERWIN'S REAL ESTATE OFFICE, 75l Chanel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

Rumors are current in Madrid that a party of filibusterers has landed at Cuba.
 Rev. Dr. MoGlynn, of New York, 1ectured to large audience in the Boston Theater last night upon ''The cross of the new cru sade." The speaker met with very hearty reception.
 Rev. John Wa,dron of Chicago, one of the most widely known Roman Catholic clergy men in the West, died last night after a long parish in Chicago over third of a century and during that time has never had vaca- tiOn.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09

HINMAN'S ESTATE AND
 FIRE INSURANCE AGENCY. fA Money to Loan at per cent interest on @;;: real estate. Houses and Lots in all parts of M#.sk the city. Choice Seashore Cottages for sale or rent. SAVIN ROCK and Lots on Beach street and vicinity for sale Rents and Collections spe- cialty Fire, Life and Accident policies placed in first-clasS companies.
 HINMAN'S REAL ESTATE AGENCY, e3 Church St. opposite postofice. Open evenings.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
An Unexpected Bonanza.

Mr. Daniel Hand of Guilford, wealthy man S6 years old, is the fortunate one who has received $648, ,000, money which came unexpectedly from southern banker, MT. George Williams, MT. Hands old partner in the wholesale grocery business in Augusta, Ga. They were partners when the war broke out. Then MT. Hand came North, but be- fore doing so deeded all his southern proper ty, about $400,0 900 worth, to his partner, as the property of all northern men was con- demned by the Confederacy, and to retain title to it would mean confscation. The partner was held solely by moral obliga- ton to restore the $40O, ,O0O, and has restored it with full interest. MT. Hand recently made inquiries through Judge Luzon B. Nor ris of this city, which resulted in the south erner visiting this city and finding that his old partner was still alive, and then came the figuring up and the denouement. MT. Will Hams is of the firm of Williams 6 Birney bankers, of Charleston, s. O., and one of the solid financial men of the South. MT. Hand resides in Guilford with his niece, who is the wife of MT. Skinner who was for many years of the former Chapel street firm of Skinner & Sperry. He is an uncle also of Mir. Daniel H. Wilcox and of the wife of Colonel s. J. Fox of this city.
 A press despatch from Charleston, s. o., last night corroborates the above.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
QUEEN KAPIOLANI IN BOSTON. The Royal Party Attend Church and
 Then Do the City.

Then Do the City.
 BOSTON, May S.-Queen Kapiolani of the Sandwich Islands, Princess Lilinokilani, her husband Lieutenant General J. O. Dominis, His Excellency Governor Curtis B. Iankea, Colonel J. H. Boyd of his majesty's staff and others of the royal party arrived in this city soon after o'clock this morning and accom- panied by committee of the city govern mens proceeded directly to the Parker House where they are quartered. The Queen re- mained at the hotel until late in the after noon, but the Princess and General Dominis attended the Park street church in the fore noon. About noon Mayor and Mrs. O'Brien called at the hotel and paid their respects to the Queen and Adjutant General Dalton called to present letter of greet ing from Governor Ames. Her majesty attended services in Trinity church at p. m. in company with the Princess and at 630 select party dined at Parker's. This evening the Princess and others of the visitors witnessed the per formance of the oratorio "Golden Legend" in Music Hall, the Queen remaining in her apartments. During the day Colonel Boyd was shown the city sewerage system. with which he seemed greatly interested. Individ- ual members of the party were entertained in various ways by members of the city com y,oif
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
A Destructive Fire.

NEW YORK, May s.-A fire broke out late last night in the frame buildings Nos. 40 to 40 East Twenty-ffth street, occupied in part by H. A. Neisl as sash and blind factory. It extended through the entire row and de- stroyed the blaming and turning mills of George Mckenzie and a like shop carried on by Mrs. Clyde. Mrs. Clydes stock was dam aged $3, 900 and that of the others 5000 each. Abram Steers lumber yard adjoining lost stock valued at about $100,0O0, which was insured for $70,000. Police Justice Weldes' sash and blind factory also caught fire and s2, 800 damage was done to his stock
 The losses are pretty well covered by insur-
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
Ely The Collision of TWO Steamers
 At Sea.

Ely The Collision of TWO steamers
 HAvRE, May 8.-The French steamer LaBretagne, Captain DeJousselin, from New York April 30, arrived here at noon to-day. She reports that during the night she collid- cd with and sank a Norwegian bark. The crew of the bark was saved. The steamer IaChampagne, which sailed yesterday morning for New York and which afterward returned having been in collision, was run into by the steamer Vile De Rio. The lat ter steamer sank, but her crew and passen- gers were saved. The collision caused pan ic among the Italians on the Champagne, who made rush for the 1ifeboat and caused it to capsize, thirty-five of them being drowned in addition to three sailors who had tried 10 prevent the rush. The steamer Vile De Bordeaux rescued fifteen Italians clinging to the capsized lifeboat.
 The collision took place about noon in fog. The shock was so violent that the Champagne was thrown almost completely over upon the starboard beam. A wide hole was opened in the larboard side near the poop just above the water mark. The cap. tain finding it impossible to return to Havre ran the vessel aground on a sandy beach in order to save the lives on board
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09

NEW YORK, May 9.-The big hotels closed their bars to-day, but the guests who had laid in supply in their rooms over Sunday did not suffer There were fewer drunken men on the streets than usual to-day it said.
 The police to. day made only eighty eight excise arrests against one hundren and fifty two last week.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
A Rich Stock Raiaer Murdered.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. M., May a.-William Slaughter, one of the wealthiest stock raisers in New Mexico, was killed Friday at Ameri- can Valley, Socorro county, while unarmsd, by two men named Youngblood and Adkins. Last year MT. Slaughter was member of the Socorro county grand jury and large num- her of men were indicted for cattle stealing, among them Youngblood and Adkins. Slaughter was believed to be mainly instru- mental in procuring the indictments and bad blood has existed between him and the &C., cused men ever since.
 LATER-J. B. Slaughter, the wealthy cattle and land owner of Socarro county, who was reported killed, is not dead but seriously xvoOOda6
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
The Ant1-Poverty Movement.


 NEW YORK, May S.-The second meeting of the Anti-Poverty club was held tonight at the Academy of Music. Rev. Dr. McGlynn absent in Boston. Rev. pr. Curran was unable to attend, so James Redpath presided. Henry George spoke, discussing the land question and saying he wished the church to join in the work of the club.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
neteettxes Watching Irish.AmerI


 ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 9.-Information comes from trustworthy source in this city that six English detectives arrived here two weeks ago and have since been busy ascer- taining the character and extent of the Irish national organization. The story goes that the English authorities received information that extremists in the Irish organizations in~ tended to give England taste of their power during the Queens jubilee. Several ''sus- poets" under surveillance in London were traced to this country and New York and Kansas City found to be their headquarters. Four of the six detectives who have been at work in this city followed man from New York to Kansas City and the other two are alleged to have come by the way of Chicago, where they left other English agents at work. It is said that Kansas City contains half dozen men who are believed to have felonious designs against the British government. A part of the detectives work is to attend all anti-coercion and anti-English demonstra- tiens and report the effect and influence of such meetings,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
The Work of a Hot strocco.

VIENNA, May S.-A hot sirocco blew the whole week through Hungary, parching veg citation and rendering it infammable. At Toroczko three hundred houses were burned and four lives lost. The confagratian lasted two days. At Ruskberg and thirty-seven houses were destroyed. Many houses were burned at the village of Meregyo. At Epi- reis ali the churches and public buildings were destroyed and the country devastated. It Is estimated that the total losses will ex- ceed S2, ,5OO,OOO. All the Hungarian and many Austrian insurance house are involved. Rain is now falling
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
MARRIED THE WRONG COUPLE.

A Justice of the Peace Unites the Wit
 nesses Instead of the Lovers.
 BETHLEHEM, Pa, May 8.-The Hungarians employed at the Bethlehem iron, works by their queer language frequently cause trou- ble and many serious mistakes are made by them as we'll as those with whom they trans act business Their latest error was rather amusing. A couple of that nationality desir ing to be married called on a justice of the peace and took along a Hungarian couple to act as witnesses. The strange names con- fused the well meaning justice, and instead of marrying the first mentioned couple he united the witnesses "for better or for worse" Some time afterward, news of his mistake having reached him, he sent word to both the couples to come before him again. When they appeared he divorced the couple he had already married, and then joined the right couple. He then wound up the cona- plication by sending in a bill for two mar riapes and one divorce.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
Calvary Baptist Church.

Calvary Baptist church was filled with d
 large congregation last evening who listened 1 to an eloquent sermon by the Rev. Dr. John Gordon of Lowell, Mass. Dr. Gordon is an
 orator of much ability and his sermon was 1istened to with rant sttentiop
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
Et Prayed GreuudIess,

BRIDGEPORT, May 9.-It was reported here yesterday by Southport man that a steam CT, apparently an oyster dredger, had sunk off Southport in his sight this forenoon. Il is learned to day that the gentleman iron Southport must have been laboring under an hallucination, as no such disaster has oc- cured.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
Dr. Carver Wins.

Dr. Carver won in the contest with Gra- ham, the English champion, at Newark, NJ. Saturday. Graham won in the previous day s contest, but the betting favored Carver. Carver killed his first seven birds with one barrel. Carver's score WAS s6. Graham's So.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
THE wHARF RAILING BROKE.


 Fifty Persons Thrown Into a River
 And A Number of Them Drowned
 NEW ORLEANS, May S.-This morning number of colored people belonging to the congregation of Mount Zion Baptist church assembled on the wharf at the head of Li- zardi street to be baptized by immersion. A large number of persons followed the baptis nal party to the wharf to witness the oere mony. They leaned on the wharf railing, which gave way under the great strain, and about fifty persons were precipitated into the river. The following persons are known to be drowned: Harriet Cook, white, aged three and half years; Amelia Williams, colored, aged eight; Rose Edmunds, colored, aged seven; Rose Law renee, colored, aged six; B. Cornelius, aged seven; Fellce Richards, Rene Rogals, five years old colored woman, name unknown; 6 white woman name unknown; white girl who held a baby in her arms. She finally let the child go and sunk. The baby was saved. Rosalie Williams, colored girl, also had 8 baby in her arms She was drowned, but the child was saved. The spectators of the scene express the opinion that many persons were drowned who have not yet been reported There were number of skiffs in the river in front of the wharf railing. Many of the oc- cupants of the small boats were injured by people and broken railings falling upon them. Many of the skiffs were upset and some of the occupants were drowned.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
MENIATURE ALMANAC
DEATHS.

HUDSON -Inj this city, May 6, Isaac Judson. aged 89 years and months. - Funeral at 9 o'clock Monday afternoon from his late residence. % Brown street.
 HAZEL-In this city. May 6. at p. m., George Westlake Hazel, aged 51 years and months Funeral will take place from his late residence. 474 Howard avenue, on Monday at p. m. Burial at the convenience of the family.
 ROLLER-In this city, Sunday, May s, Philip Rol- Ter. aged 54 years, months and F days. The funeral will take place from his late residence, 31 Whiting street, Tuesday, May 10, at 2:30 p. m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend without further notice- 2t HAGAMANN-In this city, Sunday, May 8, Ernst Hagamann aged s3 years and months The funeral will take place from his daughters residence, Mrs. William Won Der Brake, t46 Park street. Tuesday, May 10. at 3:30 p. m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend without further notice. 2t
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
JUST RECEIVED
Roard of GeuncfImen,

Board of Ceuncilmen. ITO the Sheriff of the City of New Haven greet 4 ing:
 You hereby required to the Board of Ceuncilmen of said city to meet at the Chamber of the Board in said city, on Monday, the 9th day of May, 1887, at 7:S0 o'clock D.
 Given under my hand this 5th day of May, 1887. SAMUEL A. YORK, Mayor. The foregoing is true copy of the original war rant.
 Attest THOMAS, c. HOLLIS o00I cOOI
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
Parnellites Meet Earl spencer.

LONDON, May s.-Mr. Gladstone gave dinner to Earl Spencer, Baron Wolverton, T. D. Sullivan, Justin Mccarthy and several British members of the House of Commons last evening. The meeting of the Parnellites and Earl Spencer was most cordial one and was made the subject of congratulations. Mr. Gladstone talked much of the Times charges and the prospects of home rule and coercion. He also commented on the sym pathy shown in America with the Irish cause.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
MARINE LIST

@@> PORT OF NEW HAVEN. <e$fs
 ARRIVED, May 8. Sch Decorra Berry, Ponce, R, F days, molass- es to D Dewell & Co. Sch Hattie Kelsey. Randall, Balto, coal. Sch Three Brothers, Peterson. Norfolk, lumber. Sch Franklin, Terry, Richmond. logs. Sch John Gregory, Billings. Hobokon, for Bos- ton
 Sch Zelia. Clark. N Y, for Calais. Sch Joe Hall, Sutherland, N Y. for Middletowp. Sch Lady Antrim, Peck. N Y, for Newport. Sch Wm Lewis, Hammond.
 CLEARED AND SAILED. Sch James Boyce, Crossley, Norfolk Sch c H Delemater, French, N Y. Sch Ruth Price, Price. Y. Sip Mazeppa, Rowland, Greenport. Sch E A Fuller, Terry Greenport.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. THE DEADLY EARTHQUAKE. lA Many People Killed in
 Mexico. STEAMERS COLLIDE AT SEA. Thiry-Eight Persons Are
 Drowned. YOUNG LADY'S SAD DEATH. Serious Charge Against An
 Old Man.
Serious Charge Against An
 Old Man.
ONE HUNDRE AND FIFTY KILLED

ONE HUNDR ED AND FIFTY KILLED The Terrible Earthquakes That Are Shaking Up the states of Mexico. C1rY OF MEXICO, May S.-The govern ment to day received it's first information re- garding the disastrous earthquake on the Sd at Batispe, district of Montezeuma, Sono- ra, by which one hundred and fifty persons lost their lives. At the same time volcanic eruptions began in the neighboring noun tains, lighting up the summits for long distance The same afternoon earthquake shocks were felt throughout the State. Local scientists predict that Mexico is about to undergo general seismic convu1sion, and recent records of earthquake shocks show that there is widespread volcanic activity from one end of Mexico to the other. Vol canic outbreaks are occurring near the Gau- temalan border we'll as in the State of Sonora.
 GUYAMAs, Mex, May S.-The earthquake of the 3d was accompanied by terrible vol cano eruption at Bohispe which destroyed Montezuma, killing one hundred and fifty persons and igniting the woods in the vicin ity. Iwenty-seven persons were also killed at Oportu by falling buildings. Many per sons were injured at Grenada and Guesbara, which towns were almost completely destroy ed.
 TUCSON, A. T., May 8.-Another violent earthquake is reported in the San Jose mountains, forty miles south of Huachuck. in Sonora. General Forsythe has sent an exploration party to investigate. A party just returning from the Santa Catalina mountains reported that the canons are full of water which was brought to the surface by the earthquake. This is great boon for that region as there are thousands of acres of good farming lands at the base of these mountains which only needed water to make them valuable. Another effect of the earthquake is the opening of two large gold veins which were discovered in the Saint Catalina mountains at a point where the whole side of mountain slid down. Several prospecting parties have left to locate claims.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
Four Hundred Houses Wiped Out by
 Fire,

VIENNA, May s.-The fro at Nagy Karoly caused terrible storm of wind which car ried sparks to distant woodyards and set fire to them. Altogether four hundred houses were destroyed and five hundred people de- prived of homes are camping in the open air. Since the recent fire at Epiries many inmates of convent and school have been missing. At the time of the fire several girl scholars were killed by jumping from windows
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
EnterrainmeuIs.

bUNNh14I1 5 otslAsD OfafsA HOOSh'
 new farcical piece entitled "A Cold Day, or the Laplanders," will be presented at Bunnell's the first three days of the week. It is replete with funny situations, capital hits, pleasing music and good songs, and produces roars of laughter. The music is a strong feature, and the company contains people possessing excellent voices and talent in the ''specialty" direction. The play will be we'll staged. In the museum hall will be new attractions.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-05-09
Peasants Attack the Jews.

VIENNA, May 6.-A crowd of peasants in- cited by agitators to day attacked the Jewish quarters in Moravian village. The peasants, who were armed with farming implements, brutally assaulted the Jews. Troops were sent from Prerau and succeeded in quelling the riot.